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Grease Filter Exchange in Burkham
Grease filter exchange for commercial sites in Burkham and across Hampshire. BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease.
- Bent or damaged filters that don’t sit properly
- Gaps where filters have been removed
- Grease left in baffles after washing
What grease filter exchange looks like in Burkham
At about 47 miles from central London, Burkham sits well inside the area we cover. A survey and a fixed quote come first, then the visit at a time that suits you. Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service covers Burkham. The Fire Safety Order puts the duty on whoever runs a kitchen to control its fire risk, and a greasy duct is fuel.
Kitchens that cook twelve hours or more a day, as some healthcare kitchens do, fall into BESA’s three-monthly minimum; Alton Community Hospital is the nearest hospital to Burkham, about 4.4 miles south-east.
Burkham is about 4 miles north-west of Alton, in Hampshire. Anywhere in GU34, we cover grease filter exchange for commercial sites. We cover 683 places across Hampshire, large and small. Our Reading page covers sites nearby, about 19 miles away.
All of GU34 is covered for grease filter exchange, from busy streets to back roads. Neighbouring places we cover for grease filter exchange include Bagmore (1 mile north-east), Bradley (1 mile south-west), Southrope (2 miles north-east), Bentworth (2 miles south) and Holt End (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (6 miles north), Winchester (14 miles south-west), Farnborough (15 miles north-east), Fleet (12 miles north-east), Aldershot (14 miles east) and Alton (4 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Burkham
Burkham’s nearest station is Alton station, roughly 4.7 miles south-east. Other landmarks nearby include Barton Castle (3.7 miles south-west) and Alton Community Hospital (4.4 miles south-east). Open spaces near Burkham include Farleigh Hill.
Grease filter exchange for kitchens and businesses in Burkham
An exchange visit in Burkham does not take long. We lift out the dirty filters and fit a clean set and make sure there are no gaps between them. If something looks wrong, we tell you. The work covers school and hospital kitchens, restaurants and pubs and wall canopies, and people most often call us about missing filters in the filter bank and damaged filters letting grease past.
Work in a small place like Burkham starts with a call to agree access and timings, and the clean covers the whole system, as it would anywhere: canopy, filters, duct, fan and discharge, with a certificate and photo report at the end.
Insurers, fire officers and environmental health officers all look at records. So every job comes with a written report and photos, plus a TR19® certificate through the BESCA VHE portal where the work is a TR19® Grease clean.
- Place
- Burkham (GU34)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Reporting
- Report and photos after the visit
- Quotes
- A fixed price before work begins
- Working hours
- After hours by arrangement; emergencies any time
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Reviewed
- 30 October 2026
What affects the cost of grease filter exchange
We quote each job individually. This is what makes a difference:
- Where the site is and how we reach it
- The size of the system
- Access, including roofs, risers and ceiling voids
- Any permits to work or inductions
When the work has to happen, how we reach it and how big the site is all affect the cost. We take each of them into account and give you a fixed price before work begins.
Helping us quote
What to send for a quote:
- Where the site is and what kind of site it is
- Your last certificate, test record or report
- Detail shots of panels, filters and grilles
- A few general shots of the system
Quotes are quick. Send a few details and pictures, and we normally reply with a fixed quote within one working day. If we need to see the system first, we book a survey around your hours.
For landlords and multi-site operators
Running several sites is easier with one contractor. We work across London and the South East, so visits at different addresses can be planned together and kept to a regular schedule.
Facilities teams in offices, schools and healthcare sites book us too in Burkham and across Hampshire. Larger estates can be phased building by building to keep disruption down.
Keeping the system healthy
To keep the system working properly between visits:
- Look out for drips from the canopy
- Report damaged filters so they can be replaced
- Wipe the outside of the canopy as part of daily cleaning
- Keep filter exchange and TR19 cleaning on the same plan
Fresh filters improve airflow at the canopy right away. Always run the extract during cooking so they catch grease as intended.
Clean filters plus regular full cleans keep the system in good health. Setting both up on a schedule keeps everything on track.
In-house cleaning or a specialist?
A few tasks are always specialist work: opening up ductwork, cleaning fans, drop testing fire dampers and measuring grease need training, the right equipment and safe access. Leave those to us.
When your team notices a problem between visits, like drips, unusual noise, smells or damaged filters, it’s best reported rather than tackled in-house. We will take a look and give you a fixed quote.
What we do, step by step
Everything the job needs comes with us, from protective sheeting to tools and access equipment. All we need from you is clear access and the right equipment switched off. The visit takes a short visit, depending on how many filters the canopies hold. If the van will struggle with a lane or gateway near Burkham, let us know and we will plan around it.
- We look at the canopies and the condition of the filters.
- Any damaged or missing filters are noted.
- We exchange the dirty filters for a clean set.
- We check the filters are seated and the canopy is ready to use.
- We tell you if the plenum or canopy needs a clean.
Preparing for the visit
- Dig out any earlier paperwork for the system
- Tell us about site rules, permits or sign-in
- Arrange a key holder or contact on site
Ask for a quote
Some systems can be priced from pictures; others need a survey. Big or complicated sites, and systems that are hard to see in photos, get a survey first. Either way, the quote is fixed before any work is booked.
Advice
What grease filter exchange can’t fix
We will always give you a straight diagnosis, so here’s what this work cannot put right:
- A heavily greased plenum or canopy, which needs cleaning to TR19
- Extraction problems caused by the fan rather than the filters
- Greasy ducts and risers that a filter change won’t reach
Not sure which it is? You can call us on 0345 646 2711 or email us and we will tell you honestly.
What the work covers
- Wall canopies
- School and hospital kitchens
- Island canopies
- Baffle filters
- Restaurants and pubs
- Mesh filters
When to call us in Burkham
The type of cooking matters. Frying, grilling and chargrilling produce far more grease than steaming or baking, so the right exchange interval varies.
The symptoms we’re asked about most are:
- Grease left in baffles after washing
- Filters that leave gaps in the canopy
- A greasy plenum behind the filters
- Smoke and heat lingering under the hood
If you run catering at a historic house or estate in the area (Hall Place is about 1.9 miles south), event kitchens in older buildings often have awkward duct runs that need planning.
Before booking anyone
- Whether the whole system is included, or only the parts that are easy to reach
- Which accreditations they hold, and whether you can check them
- Whether the work can be done while the site is closed
- How areas they cannot reach will be recorded
FAQs for Burkham
Can you come to Burkham after we close?
Yes, we can come after you close and finish before you open. That way a site in Burkham doesn’t have to lose a day’s trading. Your opening times are the first thing we ask for.
Who is the fire and rescue service for Burkham?
It’s Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service, which covers Burkham. It’s worth keeping your fire risk assessment, TR19® certificates and photo reports together, ready to show.
Do you have insurance?
Yes. Full insurance covers our work and have been trading since 2009.
What does TR19 mean?
It’s the industry benchmark for cleaning ventilation and kitchen extract systems, written by BESA. It sets out inspection, cleaning and record keeping, and it takes a risk-based approach.
Can we book visits on a schedule?
Yes, of course. Tell us what you have and how it’s used, and we will suggest a schedule and quote for it.
What’s the right interval for changing filters?
That depends on the cooking. Kitchens that fry and grill all day need changes more often than kitchens that cook less. We agree the interval with you.
What if parts of the system can’t be reached?
Anything we can’t reach goes on the report, with a note of where it is, and we explain what access is needed, such as extra access panels in ductwork.
Is there a cleaning option for the filters we have?
Yes, that is an option. We’ll check your filters first because bent or damaged ones may need replacing.